Apartment Living | Sustainable Style
Successful apartment organization is key to enjoying your space. When you are free from clutter and know where all of your things are, you will feel so much better living in your apartment. It is a lot easier to be happy when you are in a space that is clean and organized.
I am not trying to convince you to become a minimalist, but you should try to declutter and purge anything that is no longer serving you in your space. The less unnecessary things that you have, the easier it is to clean and stay organized in your apartment.
Once you have the decluttering down you can assign everything to a place and use organizers and other systems for apartment organization. The key to keeping your space organized is creating systems that are realistic and you will stick to.
This post will give you inspiration for affordable and realistic apartment organization ideas that will keep your space tidy and will make your life easier in the long run.
The very first thing that you need to do when you are organizing your apartment is to declutter. Get rid of all the unnecessary sh*t and donate it. You will free up some much space in your apartment and immediately feel better. My rule of thumb is if I haven’t used or worn it in a year then it has gotta go.
While you are doing your research for apartment organization ideas, take note of areas in your apartment that you can transform into storage systems by using shelves, dividers, hooks, etc. Make a plan for how you want to add in opportunities for storage before you try to organize things. When doing so, think about how you use things and the best way to store them. For example, if you want to keep a shoeless house you need to create a way to store shoes right when you enter your apartment.
Throughout your apartment you need to have areas where you drop items to keep your things cluttered in one space. You can go through these areas periodically to clean them out. However, this allows for you to keep tidy without having to be a type A kind of organized person. I like to think about wherever I commonly find myself leaving things and how I can add something like a bowl or tray there to give it a designated space that works with my habits.
Open shelving is very renter friendly and easy to install into an apartment. When adding in open shelving use it as an opportunity to store and display your more aesthetic items like pottery, books, and records.
Take note of dead space in your apartment and transform it into a organization system. Chances are in you are living in an apartment then you do not have a lot of built in storage. You will need to create this yourself!
If you have limited cabinet storage then hanging your pots, pans, and other kitchenware is a good alternative. It is a great way to organize your apartment kitchen and keeping things easily accessible.
Pots and pans are always weird to store because of their shape. Using these organizers in your cabinet is a genius way to solve that issue!
Turntable are an awesome tool for organizing your cabinet while keeping everything accessible. They are also a very affordable way to elevate your cabinet organization
Rather than keeping bulky boxes and containers that your buy your food in, put them into reusable jars/containers that fit well in your pantry. This will maximize the storage space and make your pantry appear more organized.
If you are thinking of getting a credenza for your living room, then consider getting a full wall unit instead. This will create your entire wall into a storage system while also looking esthetically pleasing.
If you are a blanket person then all you need for some easy blanket organization is a woven basket. This makes it easy to put away and access your blankets while not looking messy.
Buying furniture with built in storage is a great idea for apartment organization. When you are living in a small space you can never get enough storage.
A shower caddy is absolutely necessary to keeping your shower and products clean and organized. Go for something with a design that you like to elevate your shower!
Using your cabinet doors for storage is genius! There are so many options for organizers that hang over the door making them super renter friendly.
Add open shelving in your bathroom for easy access to your everyday skincare, haircare, perfume, etc. With an easy storage system you will be more likely to keep up with it.
Adding in organizers to your cabinets will maximize the space for storage. Giving everything a place will keep your organized.
Adding an overhead shelf with baskets is a great way to add some additional storage for items that are seasonal or not needed every day. This could be a great solution to free up closet space from out of season clothing. Installing shelving is definitely doable with the help of a friend!
Under bed storage is crucial in a small apartment. This is the place for items that don’t get used frequently like suitcases, step ladders, etc. Using a large basket is great because they are easy to pull out and keep all of your random things hidden.
Create a multifunctional bed frame. If you have a small room or limited closet space this bed frame is perfect for your. It looks very modern and clean but is super useful for keeping miscellaneous things like books, extra bedding, and whatever else organzied.
This closet door purse rack is a pretty amazing way to add storage space to your closet. It is very renter friendly and super easy to use.
Ikea is the perfect place to find slender cabinets or caddies that won’t take up too much space and are super functional. These cabinets are great for renters because they are fairly easy to install and add in additional storage.
When organizing a studio apartment it is important to create separate areas to make your space feel more purposeful. Using rugs, book shelves, and dividers are great ways to accomplish separation.
Before getting a bunch of furniture in your studio apartment, plan out a layout that maximizes the space and includes storage opportunities. This will make a huge difference when trying to keep your studio apartment organized.
Open closets are a great option for studio apartments. They look pretty cool and are a great way to organize your clothing with limited closet space. The visibility into your closet will also motivate you to keep it clean and organized.
If you only have a few closets to work with in your apartment you will need to compartmentalize them for different things. Using storage bins and systems are a great way to achieve this.
Use hooks, shelves, tables, etc that fit perfectly in small spaces to organize your things. Make it feel like it was meant to be there. When you have a small space you need to get creative with your organization solutions. I love using command hooks on the backs of closet or cabinet doors to add more storage.
Everything should have a designated space!! Don’t just throw things into cabinets. Actually give them a space that they return to every time.
Peg boards are awesome for maximizing your vertical wall space. They are easy to use and very affordable. Additional, they look pretty cool!
I have always felt that organizing electronics like cords and batteries is pretty difficult. Using small containers in a drawer is a great way to solve this problem!
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